Outdoor Adventures:
Punta Gorda Pathways: Explore a 18-mile system of bike and pedestrian trails connecting the city's neighborhoods, parks, and commercial areas.
Peace River Charters – Airboat or Swamp Buggy Ride
SUP Englewood – Kayaking and Paddle Boarding
King Fisher Fleet – Sightseeing and Sunset Cruises
Siesta Key and Fort Myers are a little further, but also good options
Waterfront and Local Attractions:
Harborwalk: Stroll along the 2.5-mile Harborwalk, a hub of activity with restaurants, shops, and the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach.
Fishermen's Village: A full-service destination resort with shops, restaurants, and waterfront views.
Punta Gorda Farmer's Market: Every Saturday, explore local produce, crafts, and more at the weekly farmer's market.
Punta Gorda Event Center: Catch a concert, festival, or other event at the Event Center.
Other Experiences:
Peace River Wildlife Center: Learn about local wildlife at this wildlife center.
Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary: Explore this sanctuary and see its diverse plant and animal life.
Babcock Ranch Preserve: Visit this preserve and explore its diverse habitats.
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens: Wander through this beautiful botanical garden featuring sculptures and plant displays.
Sea Grape Gallery: Browse a variety of fine art and unique artisan crafts at this cooperative gallery.
The Perfect Caper – Fine dining
Carmelo’s Italian Ristorante – Great Italian food with outdoor patio
Laishley Crab House – Great views, but only okay food
Pizza Gorda – Pizza and pasta with outdoor seating
Celtic Ray Public House – Irish pub with outdoor patio and live music
Toula’s – Casual Greek
Burg’r Bar – Casual breakfast and burgers
John Ski’s House – No frills diner with a great breakfast
Luv my Bagel – Homemade bagels
TT’s Tiki Bar – A bar with a similar vibe to our beach, but with more people and live music
Icehouse – A big bar that has darts and pool
All Star Bar (Port Charlotte) – A dive bar with good wings
Working Cow – Great ice cream with a ton of flavors
Heritage Landing – Best in the area
Blue Heron (Port Charlotte) – Supposed to be nice
Aileron – Private Sunseeker course, but might be able to get on if you call
Twin Isles – Not nice, but cheap and normally a lot of availability